Industry
Damen, HSVA to test German Navy’s F126 model frigate
Damen Naval and the Hamburg Ship Model Basin (HSVA) have signed a contract for comprehensive cooperation relating to hydrodynamic optimisation and the execution of an extensive series of model tests for the German Navy’s new F126 or MKS 180 class frigates.
BHIC wins deal for upkeep of Royal Malaysian Navy submarine facilities
Malaysian shipbuilder Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Berhad (BHIC) has been contracted to ensure the upkeep of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s submarine facilities.
Navantia hosts launching ceremony for Spanish Navy’s 1st S-80 submarine
Shipbuilder Navantia has hosted a launching ceremony for the future Isaac Peral (S-81), the first in a series of new air-independent propulsion (AIP) S-80 submarines being built for the Spanish Navy.
BAE Systems launches Royal Navy’s 5th Astute-class sub
Anson, the fifth of seven Astute class attack submarines being built for the Royal Navy, has been launched at BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.
Russia develops submersible patrol ship
Russian submarine designer Rubin Design Bureau revealed it has developed a submersible patrol ship combining the features of a submarine and a surface patrol vessel.
Vestdavit rides orders wave on naval ramp-up amid security fears
Naval forces are engaged in massive renewal of their fleets amid escalating maritime security threats and turf wars over natural resources – and this is driving increased demand for davit systems to deploy boats for rapid military response, according to Norwegian davit supplier Vestdavit.
BAE Systems awarded £1.3B FMSP contracts
BAE Systems will retain its key role supporting the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Naval Base, with the company securing two contracts as part of the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) competition.
Boeing gets $1.6B deal for P-8A Poseidon submarine hunters
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Wärtsilä sells German naval business
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä revealed the divestment of 100% of the shares in Wärtsilä Euroatlas GmbH, to Mimir, a Sweden-based investment firm.
ASC embarks on digital transformation journey
Australian-owned submarine and warship builder ASC is embracing the digital future by launching a digital transformation program, identifying and rolling out new technology and innovation across its defense programs.
MHI takes over Mitsui E&S naval ship business
Japan-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has reached a final agreement with Mitsui E&S Holdings under which MHI will take over the latter’s naval and governmental ship business.
Seaspan Shipyards: Construction starts on Canada’s new OOSV
On 29 March 2021, Seaspan Shipyards cut steel and started full-rate construction of the offshore oceanographic science vessel (OOSV).
Naval Group gets deal for two more French Navy FDI frigates
French defence contractor Naval Group has received an official order for two more FDI frigates by the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA).
MHI takes part in Japanese-French mine-countermeasure tech project
Japanese defence contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has concluded a research and prototype production contract with the country’s Ministry of Defense for next-generation mine-countermeasure technology.